Ben Ayres Dies After Long Illness in Jacksonville
Quincy resident and veteran auctioneer Ben Ayres died at 11 a m Friday in the state hospital in Jacksonville after a long illness. He was 79, born July 12 1837 in Plainfield New Jersey and moved to Quincy 50 years ago. Survived by two wives and two daughters Lydia Crook and Tha Worrel of Portland Oregon, plus two brothers Frank Ayers and Charles Ayers. Body to arrive in Quincy today. funeral services Monday at Daugherty chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ayres
Quincy
State Hospital
Jacksonville
S Anijity
Yre
Mr. Ayres
Plainfield
Union County
No 1
Tacksonville
Teton Twinning
Hey
Lydia Crook
Tha\ Worrel
Portland
Ore
Almaretta Moore
Glen Hall
Ind
Tie
Frank Avers
New York City
Charles Avers
Newport News
Daugherty Undertaking
Henry Garrelts Funeral Monday
Funeral services for Henry Garrelts who died Thursday night at his home 635 South Eleventh Street will be private at 2 pm Monday at the residence and at 2:30 pm at Salem church. Burial will be in Greenmount cemetery. He was born in Germany in 1830s and came to the U.S. in 1865. He lived in Quincy and ran a painting and paper hanging business, later expanding to a building at 518 State Street. He married Tina Julfs in Quincy in 1873 and was a longtime member and treasurer of Salem Evangelical church and its cemetery association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Garrelts
South Eleventh Street
Salem Church
Greenmount Cemetery
Garretts
Germany
Pekin
Quincey
Eleventh
Payson Avenue
Ninth
State Streets
State Street
Tina Julfs
Quincy
Salem Evangelical Church
Church
Greenmount Cemetery Association
Frank Meekes dies after yearlong illness at 41
Frank Meekes of 629 Jefferson street died at noon Friday at home after an illness of more than a year. Born in Quincy on July 25, 1875 and aged 41, he was a member of Modern Woodmen of America Order of Moose South Side Boat club and Royal Neighbors of America. He worked at Electric Wheel company for 20 years and is survived by his widow and brother Richard Meekes. Funeral notice later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meekes
Jefferson Street
Quincy
Modern Woodmen of America
Order of Moose
South Side Boat Club
Royal Neighbors of America
Electric Wheel Company
Richard Meekes
Mrs Mattie Ikraber Dies in Langley Washington
Mrs Ford J Kirener of North Twenty fourth street learns of the death of her aunt Mrs Mattie Ikraber in Langley Washington. Widow of William A Kraber she formerly lived in Ellington township and leaves three sons George Harry and Frank of Spokane Washington and one daughter Alre Etta Morten son of Langley. Burial will be in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford J. Kirener
North Twenty-fourth Street
Mattie Ikraber
Langley
Wash
Ellington Township
William A. Kraber
George
Harry
Frank
Spokane
Alre
Etta Mortenson
West
Funeral of William C. Johns Concluded at First Christian Church
The funeral for William C. Johns was held at 2:30 Friday afternoon in the First Christian church with Rev. W. D. Endres, pastor, officiating. Services were largely attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam. c. Johns
First Christian Church
W. D. Endres
What to Do When Backache Comes on
An ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming immediate relief from backache and pressure in the back and sides. It asserts the pills repair weak kidneys causing pain, joints stiffness, rheumatic pains, and bladder issues, urging immediate purchase from Buller & Arthur Grug Lu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Notable Burial and Funeral Rites in Woodland Cemetery
A large floral offering accompanied the burial of several individuals including Deane Guy Tormey Lawrence Simarett E W Lovelace William H Beidbreder Joseph S Smith and J G Goria. Services at the grave were led by members of the Lambert Lodge of Masons with out of town attendees Thomas Brown trainmaster of the Burlington James Johns of Galesburg a nephew and Mrs A T Fuller of Louisiana Me among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane Guy Tormey
Lawrence Simarett
E. W. Lovelace
William H. Beidbreder
Joseph S. Smith
J. G. Goria
Woodland Cemetery
Lambert Lodge of Masons
Thomas Brown
Galesburg
Burlington
James Johns
A. T. Fuller
Louisiana
Miss Mary Leitch Dies in Greenlock Scotland
Word reached Mrs. Mary A. White that Miss Mary Leitch of Greenlock Scotland died at her home. She was a sister of the late Itarry Leitch and related to local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Leitch
Greenlock
Scotland
Mary A. White
Itarry Leitch
Funeral service for Fred Sturhahn held at home and church
The funeral of Fred Sturhahn was conducted at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in his home 713 Madison Street with private services, and at 2 30 in Salem Church by Rev UH J Leemhuis. Six nephews acted as bearers August Willan W TE and Albert Sturhahn William Benning and August Sturhahn. The latter is of La Grange Mo. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sturhahn
Madison Street
Salem Church
UH. J. Leemhuis
August
Willan
W. TE
Albert Sturhahn
William Benning
August Sturhahn
la Grange
Bural
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral of Henry Schreiber in Freiburg chapel
Henry Schreiber funeral held in Freiburg chapel conducted by Rev. I. W. Birgaman pastor of Luther Memorial church. Bearers included Bickelhaupt Al Harter Henry Mast William Bener Barney Menke and C F Rebb. Burial at Graceland cemetery with Fraternal Order of Eagles in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schreiber
Freiburg
I. W. Birgaman
Luther Memorial Church
Bickelhaupt
al. Harter
Henry Mast
William Bener
Barney Menke
C. F. Rebb
Graceland Cemetery
Order of Eagles
Funeral for Mrs Rebecca Garner Held at Mumper Chapel
The funeral for Mrs Rebecca Garner was conducted at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Mumper chapel by Rev Thomas Stephenson pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial was in Greenmount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Garner
Mumper Chapel
Thomas Stephenson
First Baptist Church
Greenmenant Cemetery
Funeral service for Mrs Jennie K Jones in Lafayette
Mrs Jennie K Jones died in Lafayette. Her funeral was held Friday at 4 o clock in Daugherty chapel conducted by Rev Father Didacus pastor of St Boniface Catholic church. Bearers were William Kendall George Folkrod Jas Riggs J D Murphy J W Markus and George Smith Burial in Woorlland cemetery with a beautiful floral offering noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie K. Jones
Lafayette
Daugherty Chapel
Father Didacus
St. Boniface Catholic Church
William Kendall
George Folkrod
Jas. Riggs
J. D. Murphy
J. W. Markus
George Smith
Woorlland Cemetery
Frank Damhorst Rites Planned In Oak Street Home
Frank Dick Damhorst, of Los Angeles, will arrive this afternoon. Funeral services are set for 3:30 PM Sunday at his brother Joseph Dambhorst’s home, 1402 Oak Street, and at 4:00 PM at St Boniface Church. Burial will follow at St Boniface Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Damhorst
Frank Dick Damhorst
Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Dambhorst
Oak Street
St. Boniface Church
St. Boniface Cemetery
Funeral services for John Engelhart today
John Engelhart funeral services will be conducted at 2 30 this afternoon in the Freiburg chapel. Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Engelhart
Freiburg Chapel
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Hannah Wittland
Funeral services are set for Sunday with private rites at 1:30 p.m. at the family home 1106 Monroe Street and public services at Christ Church at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Writtland
Hannah Wittland
Monroe Street
Christchurch
Woodland
Funeral services for Carl Krause set at home and church
Funeral services for Carl Krause will be held at 2 PM Sunday in the family home at 529 South Thirteenth Street with a private ceremony, followed by a 2:30 PM service at Salem Church. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Krause
South Thirteenth Street
Salem Church
Greenmount Cemetery
Pensions Limited For Former Officers In City Fund
Thomas Harvey Joseph Hildebrand and John B Kroner will not receive pensions retroactively from leaving the police force. The board ruled pensions start from their application dates. A December 1 meeting will confirm dog license funds and total pension cash. Pred Wolf elected board president and J J Linton secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harvey
Joseph Hildebrand
John B. Kroner
Pudget
Pred Wolf
J. J. Linton
Judge Akers Calls All Lawyers to Attend Monday Session
Frederick Rippel of Columbus sues for divorce from Louise Rippel, wife since June 22, 1892. Separate since November 1911, he alleges desertion and refusal to return home. Circuit court adjourned Friday to reconvene Monday and review chancery docket. Judge Akers urges all lawyers with pending cases to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit
Chancery
Akers
Frederick Rippel
Columbus
Circuit Clerk's Office
Louise
Rippel
Riverside township toll down to fifty five deaths in November
The city board of health records show fifty five deaths in Riverside township during November with thirty nine in the city and sixteen in the township including the Soldiers Home. Most deaths were among ages seventy to eighty with eleven in this bracket and several institutions reported fatalities.
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Riverside Township
City Board of Health
Hlame
St. Mary’s Hospital
Blessing Hospital
Woodland Cemetery
Greenmount
Calvary
Graceland
St. Boniface
St. Peters
Tlome
City
Commissioner of Health
Clever swindler targets clothing dealers with forged Canada checks
Secretary Perry of the Chamber of Commerce received a warning from Priday of the William J Burns Detective Agency at St. Louis about a clever swindler operating for years among Quincy clothing dealers. The scheme uses counterfeit Canadian travelers checks of 200 pounds denomination, backed by a fraudulent letter of introduction from the issuer bank and is preceded by a warning circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Chamber of Commerce
William J. Burns International Detective Agency
St. Louis
Quincy
Births in Quincy Area as Breers Return to City
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Edward Timmerwilke at 200 Locust Street on December 3. Another son arrived December 10 to Mr and Mrs Carl A Breer of Salt Lake City, formerly of Quincy, now identified as Breers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Timmerwilke
Locust Street
Carl A. Breer
Salt Lake City
Breers
Quincy
United Brethren Conference Here Opens Wednesday
The Northern Illinois conference of the United Brethren church will meet here Wednesday evening and close Thursday evening. Superintendent E. W. Overton of Bloomington will speak, joined by Rev. G. B. Weaver of Baylis, Rev. Earl Longenbaugh of Maysville, and Rev. P. F. Hawthorne of Colusa. Local program Wednesday will precede out of town attendees Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois
United Brethren Church
E. W. Overton
Bloomington
G. B. Weaver
Baylis
Earl Longenbaugh
Maysville
P. F. Hawthorne
Colusa
Church Groups Plan Social and Mission Work in January
The First Christian church youth form a social and missionary club at Mrs George McAdams home with a name to be chosen January 16. Women's Alliance at First Baptist planned a bazar and chicken pie supper for Thursday. Luther Memorial Church societies closed a bazar after selling fancy work, candy, aprons and baked goods with meals served. St Peter Evangelical Ready to Serve class of eight girls held their annual bazar featuring candy, baked goods, aprons and fancy work. Vermont Street Methodist to present a Christmas pageant with songs and scenery on Christmas Eve. Ruth and Naomi of First Christian pledged dollars at a meeting at Mrs Charles Gaishell home. United Brethren Ladies Aid and Missionary Society held a luncheon bazar with decorations. Miller and Arthur drug store hosted an all day bazar, with unsold items moved to the YWCA building for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
George McAdams
Harold Brazelton
Women’s Alliance of the First Baptist Church
Luther Memorial Church
St. Peter Evangelical Church
Ruth and Naomi
The
Charles Gaishell
Broadway
United Brethren Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Misssionary Society
Miller and Arthur Drug Store
Vermont Street Baptist Church
East End Christian Church to Hold Sunday Services
Rev. Ly. C. Mauck to preach at 11:00 AM with The Individual Object drawn from Second Timothy 4:5 and again at 7:45 PM on The Honor Roll from Philippians 3:3. Mr. E F Wunsaker to sing at both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End Christian Church
Ly. C. Mauck
Mr. Mauck
E. F. Wunsaker
Do Not Rely on Habit to Avoid Advice
A terse reminder cautions against discarding input by default and urges evaluating each suggestion on its merits. The text signals skepticism toward reflexive dismissal and advocates thoughtful consideration.
Notices for this column due at The Whig by Friday evening
Notices indicate submissions for the column must reach The Whig office by Friday evening. The entry deadline implies a tight schedule for notices to appear in the next issue.
Methodist church services and activities listed
Grace Methodist on Lind and Fifth Street with Rev G L Leach hosts Sunday school at 9:80 and evening events. Vermont Street at Vermont and Eighth with Rev G F Oliver hosts services at 10:30 and 7:30 with leagues. Hethel Jefferson and Twelfth led by Rev Emil Goetz hosts Sunday school 9:15 and German service 10:30 with evening service. First German at Kentucky and Wighth with Rev A I Wertzler holds Sunday school 9:15 and morning service 10:30 with leagues 7:00 and evening 7:29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
Lind
Fifth Streets
G. L . Leach
Vermont Street
Vermont and
Eighth
G. F. Oliver
Chamber of Commerce
Glee Club
Hethel——Jefferson
Twelfth
Emil Goetz
Kentucky
Wighth
A. I. Wertzler
Baptist church service times and pastors listed
Vermont Street Vermont and Seventh streets hosts Sunday school at 9 46 preaching at 11 led by Rev Thomas Stephenson First Baptist Jersey and Fourth Streets Sunday school at 915 Young Peoples meeting at 645 led by Rev Thomas Stephenson funeral Chapel Cedar and Twenty second Sunday school at 3 pm So Peoples meeting and gospel services Eighth and Elm Corner Eighth and Elm streets led by Rev T L Smith morning services at 11 Sunday school at 230 evening services at 730
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Vermont
Seventh Streets
Itey
Thomas Stephenson
First Baptist
Jersey
Fourth Streets
Young Peoples Meeting
Fuianual Chapel
Cedar
Twenty-second
So People
Eighth and
Elm
Eighth
Elm Streets
Hev. T.L. Smith
GoeoD Shepherd Service Schedule At City Parish
Maine and Twelfth church under Rev G M Gampie offers Matins at 7 00 Holy Eucharist at 7 30 and 11 00 Sunday school at 10 00 on Sunday indicating regular worship times and parish activities with a noted priest in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goeod Shepherd
Maine
G. M. Gambie
Cathedral Service Schedule At St John Church
The Cathedral of St John at Hampshire and Seventh lists Rev. W Q Cone as priest. Holy Eucharist is held at 7 36 and 12 a m with Sunday school at 10 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John, Wampshire
W. Q. Cone
Rev Buttrick Leads Sunday Services at Christ Church
At 12 Twalfth and Maine street Rev. George Arthur Buttrick, pastor, announces Sunday school at 8:45. Morning worship at 11:00 with the subject When a Man Hears God's Call. Evening service at 7:30 features The Dentanas of Life. Christ Sunday school convenes at 9:15 with a German service at 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twalfth
Maine Street
George Arthur Buttrick
Scientist First Church Vermont and Ihigghteenth Service Times
Sunday school at 9 45 morning services at 11 00 Wednesday meeting at 8 00 pm Free reading rooms Stern building open daily except Sunday from 10 00 am to 5 00 pm Morning subject The Universe Including Man Involved by Atomic Power
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Vermont
Ihigghteenth
Stern
Atomig Porees
Presbyterian services and Sunday school times
Presbyterian church on Jroadway and Broadway announces Sunday school at 9:14 AM and morning services at 10:00 AM led by Pastor Hartley. Supporters invited to attend and join the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Hartley
Lutheran church services and classes schedule
Lutheran St Jacobs on Washington and Eighth lists Sunday school and Bible classes at 9:00 with divine service at 10:00. Luther Memorial Jersey and Twelfth has Sunday school 9:15, sermon 10:30, Junior BR at 2:00 and EB at 6:45 with evening sermon at 7:45. St Johns Kentucky and Seventh offers Sunday school 9:00, divine service 10:50 and evening service at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Martens
Evangelical church services and schedules in city
Evangelical churches listed with addresses and pastors. St Peter's at York and Ninth led by Rev Paul Langhorst offers Sunday school at 9:30, German service at 10:60, Young People's meeting at 7:90. Salem at Ninth and State under Rev YW L Leemhuis has Sunday school at 8:30 p m and services at 10:00 with evening service at 7:30. sermon topics The Joy of Gods Love and The Bad Woman. St Paul on Monroe between Ninth and Tenth with Rev A W Fruechte holds Sunday school at 8:50 a m, morning service at 10, evening service at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
York
Ninth
Paul Langhorst
Salem Evangelical
YW. L. Leemhuis
St. Paul
Monroe Street
A. W. Fruechte
First Christian Church Services Adverts
Christian church notices list pastor W L Endres at Ninth and Broadway with church school at 9 16 am communion 10 30 preaching 11 am YBP 8 C E 6 30 pm. Mast End at Twenty fifth and High streets with Rev J Brogden Bible school 9 30 communion 10 30 Christian Endeavor 6 30 services 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
First Christian Church
Ninth and Broadway
LD. Endres
Twenty-fifth
High Streets
Rev. J. Brogden
Bible
Communion
Christian Endeavor
United Brethren Church Schedule on Cedar Streets
Rev. H. W. Trueblood pastors a service at United Brethren on Sixth and Cedar streets with Bible school at 9 15 a m preaching at 10 30 a m Junior C E at 2 30 p m C E at 6 45 p m and another preaching at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Sixth and
Cedar Streets
H. W. Trueblood
Unalarian Unitarian Service Details
Unalarian and Unitarian church notices list at Sixteenth and W Hampshire streets. Rev. Lymann Greenman is pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 and morning services at 11 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unalarian
Sixteenth and
Wampshire Streets
Lymann Greenman
Paramount Club of Young Men Is Formed
The Paramount club a good fellow ship organization was formed at a Thursday night meeting at Robert J Stock home 922 Cherry street The aim is social diversions such as dances and socials with an inaugural January dance and an Easter dance Officers elected were John Hoffman president Robert J Stock vice president Clarence Obrock secretary Fred Herbst treasurer Leonard Dunker sergeant at arms Plans discussed for a bungalow club house on the upper bay shore next summer Current members include Albert B Jansen Leonard J Dunker John G Hoffman Clarence Obrock Louis Hoehner Fred Herbst Joseph J Hoffman Frank F Niehaus Charles Poole Rudolph Heinz and Robert J Stock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Club
Dt Good Fellowship Organization
Robert J. Stock
Cherry Street
John Hoffman
Clarence Obrock
Fred Herbst
Leonard Dunker
Upper Bay Shore
Albert B. Jansen
Leonard J. Dunker
John G. Hoffman
Clarence ©. Obrock
Louis Hoehner
Joseph J. Hoffman
Frank F. Niehaus
Charles Poole
Rudolph Heinz
British Advance in Mesopotamia Seizes Turkish Trenches
London dec 16 British troops have taken the offensive in Mesopotamia and occupied Turkish positions on the Hai river south of Kut El Amara. They crossed to the right bank and took Turkish trenches near Kala Haji Fahan two and a half miles from Kut El Amara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kut-El-Amara
Mesopotamia
Hai River
Kala Haji Fahan
Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement Claims No Price Rise
The notice asserts no higher price for Foley Kidney Pills amid rising costs for food and clothing. It appeals to readers with limited means and doctors’ bills, claiming the product relieves backache and various kidney and rheumatic pains with low cost.
Red Cross Christmas Seals Boost in Adams County
Adams County residents are urged to buy Christmas seals with 80 percent of proceeds staying locally to fight disease and relieve suffering. Stamps were mailed to county residents including teachers who receive 100 seals each, and money is returned to W. A. Homan of Quincy, president of the Anti Tuberculosis league. Quincy reports steady sales and anticipates a strong rush next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Adams County
W. A. Homan
Quincy
Anti- Tuberculosis League
Adams County Teachers Plan Meeting Date Fixing
The Adams county teachers association executive committee will set dates for the county teachers meeting and the county spelling contest in a court house meeting. Members include Fred Baldwin from Loraine schools W E Leath Lima O D Frank Quincy High and R O Gibbons Irving school principal. The teachers meeting is expected in February with the spelling contest for township and Quincy contest winners as part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Teachers’ Association
Court House
Fred Baldwin
Loraine
W. E. Leath
Lima
O. D. Frank
Quincy High School
R. O. Gibbons
Irving School
Township
Quincy
Extra men and teams brace for Christmas express rush
Express companies expand forces ahead of the holiday season. Adams Express manager A. Lee notes three extras at the station with more to join early next week. Wells Fargo manager J. C. McConnell says California express and other long distance shipments are starting, with two more teams and extra men to be deployed, possibly extending downtown hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee
Adams Express Company
Lee
California Express
J. C. McConnell
Wells Pargo Express Company
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